If you had asked me a few years ago what I thought about having sex when you have your period, I probably would have rolled my eyes and said, "GROSS!"

But a couple more kids later, I totally understand why people do it.

And I'm not ashamed to admit that I actually kind of like it.

Now to be clear, I'm not jumping into the sack on the first day of my period, which looks like a bad Midol commercial. But by the time I hit Day 2 or 3, my cycle has already thinned out significantly, so really, the aftermath looks pretty much like a regular post-sex session and not like a vampire was let loose in our bedroom.

Also, I'm finally out of the horrible two-week period betweenovulation and menstruation that makes me a raging lunatic, not to mention a bloated mess. And I know I'm not the only mom who suffers like this. So when that nightmare is over, I can fit back into my clothes and I feel like myself, my regular horny self.

And to be perfectly honest, since my husband is still waffling over the whole decision about whether or not to have a vasectomy, unprotected sex at any other time of the month is completely off limits, so it's nice to be a little more spontaneous rather than have to schedule sex.

Sure, while there might be a bit of an "ick" factor, we just put down a towel and turn off the lights. Plus, it gives us an excuse to jump in the shower together afterwards. Double score.